A 30-year-old man has opened up about the day he almost took his own life in a bid to encourage others to talk more.

Aaron Corria, from Cardiff Bay, said he became suicidal and cut himself off from his friends and family because of his mental health condition.

To help him cope, the 30-year-old decided to create his own website to encourage others to speak about their problems.

He said the taboos surrounding mental health and depression are “barriers that need to be broken”.

In a new promotional video for the website, called Brotectors, he said: “My first experiences of mental health started about six years ago. I convinced myself I had cancer. I would be constantly checking myself and looking for moles. I made myself physically ill.”

Aaron Corria, from Cardiff, has set up a new mental health website called Brotectors

He said the depression “came from nowhere” and made him feel very isolated.

“As a guy you have to portray this image of ‘I’m fine’,” he added. “When you admit to yourself that’s you’re struggling, it’s hard.”

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Aaron said he ended up getting angry at the people he loved the most and hid himself away.

“I thought my family and friends would be better off without me,” added Aaron, recalling the moment he wanted to commit suicide. I remember thinking to myself ‘I’m going to drive as fast as I can into that tree’.”

Aaron Corria, from Cardiff, has set up a new mental health website called Brotectors

But instead of ending it all, he drove to a cemetery where his grandfather was buried.

“As I pulled up my dad was putting flowers down. I basically broke down in tears. He said we need to get you help. If it wasn’t for him I probably wouldn’t be here today.”

After seeking help from a life coach, he decided to set up the Brotectors website.